What is the cheapest way to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku?

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku?

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa Station and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） and arriving at 池袋駅東口（おりば）. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa Station and Shinjuku?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Karuizawa and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via 大宮 Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku?

The distance between Karuizawa Station and Shinjuku is 145 km. The road distance is 154.2 km.

How do I travel from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku without a car?

The best way to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3000.

How long does it take to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku bus from?

Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） station.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku train from?

Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Karuizawa station.

Train or bus from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku bus arrive?

Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口（おりば） station.

Where does the Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku train arrive?

Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku.

Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

There are 12862+ hotels available in Shinjuku.

Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Omiya Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Ja / ...
1h 26m
¥2,256–2,972
Bus
1. Take the bus from 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
2h 52m
¥2,800–3,700
Drive 154.2 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa Station to Shinjukucar 154.2 km
2h
¥2,670–3,857

Karuizawa Station to Shinjuku by train

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Distance: 145.1 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Karuizawa Station, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?

You can take a train from Karuizawa to 新宿 Shinjuku via Omiya Station and 大宮 Ōmiya in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Express bus - Gunma Prefecture also services this route 4 times a day.

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